336, Lot: 353. Estimate $100. Sold for $65. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Theodore Comnenus-Ducas. As emperor of Thessalonica, 1225/7-1230. Æ Trachy (18mm, 1.54 g, 6h). Thessalonica mint. Facing bust of Christ Emmanuel / Theodore standing facing, holding scepter and globus topped with patriarchal cross, being crowned by manus Dei emerging from clouds to upper right. Cf. DOC 10 (for larger module); CLBC 12.2.7.C; cf. SB 2168 (same). VF, dark brown patina, striking weakness.

From the Iconodule Collection.